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GLM Names Lynn White as Show Manager of IH/M&RS

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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.—GLM, a dmg world media business, has named Lynn White, a 27-year tradeshow industry veteran, as show manager of the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS).

As show manager, White will be responsible for day-to-day direction of the annual hospitality industry tradeshow. White will report directly to GLM senior vice president Phil Robinson, who retains his responsibilities as show director. White succeeds Christian Falkenberg, who has been named show manager of GLM’s New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF).

“Lynn brings nearly three invaluable decades of show management experience to her new position,” Robinson said. “She will be leading a strong team toward the November market.”

White joined GLM in 1981 and has since held positions of increasing responsibility on shows including the Boston Gift Show, the New York International Gift Fair, and the San Francisco International Gift Fair. She most recently served as group show manager for the Boston Gift Show and the Washington Gift Show, overseeing strategic planning and direction for both events. White holds a degree in Business Management from the New York University School of Continuing Education, and is an active member of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE).

Show Coming in November

The 93rd annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show will run Saturday, November 8, through Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Following a full day of conference and networking activities on Saturday, November 8, the IH/M&RS will feature three full days of exhibits from Sunday, November 9, through Tuesday, November 11. The market presents some 1,250 hospitality industry suppliers and attracts approximately 35,000 in total trade attendance.

The International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show is sponsored by the American Hotel & Lodging Assn., the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc., and the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Assn.; and is managed by GLM.

For IH/M&RS exhibitor information, contact Lynn White, show manager, at GLM. Her e-mail: lynn_white@glmshows.com. Also go to www.ihmrs.com.

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